FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How does Old Towne Music differ from in-home lessons? Attending lessons in a professional school environment means that the teacher and student are free from home distractions (TVs in the next room, door bells, phones, after school friends, siblings and pets). Students tend to take their music study a little more seriously when they are coming to a school situation, bringing their books and materials to the lessons each week. Also, students gain excitement about the music making process when they are surrounded by other people learning different instruments.

Do I need a piano at home to take piano lessons? It is ideal if you do have a piano at home, but you can start lessons by using an electric keyboard. A 61 note full size keyboard can be purchased starting from $99. This would be adequate to start in student lessons. What about other instruments? Do I need an electric guitar or drum set? Students can start on an acoustic guitar which come in sizes 1/2, 3/4 and full . Our staff will help make the perfect match for the student's size. Beginner Acoustic guitars cost $69 to $99. An Electric Guitar package with guitar, amp, and accessories starts at around $199. Students can start drum lessons with a practice pad and sticks for $15 to $25, ideal for practicing basic drum rhythms. We also rent snare drum kits at an introductory price as low as $10 per month.

I need an Instrument for my child's School Music Program. Do you rent orchestral instruments? Yes. We offer a full line of brass, woodwinds, violins, violas & cellos for rent. We rent educator approved name brands (like Yamaha, Selmer, Geminhardt) Brass, Woodwind & String instruments. Trial period prices start at $39.95 for a full 4 1/2 months. Is a half hour lesson enough for a beginner? Yes. A half hour lesson gives the student a lot to practice at home. In a half hour they will get enough material to learn well and develop proper technique. As they progress, at the advice of the teacher you can go for a longer lesson time.

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